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Wiring Diagram

PostPosted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 6:07 pm
by mark carnell
Hi, I'm busy restoring my +2s 130/5 and have decided to re-do the wiring loom. Has anyone out there got a wiring diagram for reference (I've labelled everything but that was several years ago...getting illegible now!), either scanned in or on CAD? Also if you've got any recommendations on whether I should solder or crimp the connections? Ta.

Re: Wiring Diagram

PostPosted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 8:44 pm
by flyinggellyfish
Hi Mark
I have replaced my +2 loom as I found that many of the cables had deteriated internally or had overheated due to poor earth return . Previous owners had re routed or reused obsolite circuits to rectify faults . If the loom looks abit poor or if you cut off a connecter and strip back insulation and find the cooper wire is black in colour I would replace with a new loom from one of the many suppliers out there .
I got mine from Christopher Neil and found that there was so many more wires there then there was on my loom due to previous reasons . It was more flexible and had proper Lucar connectors fitted . I must admit there is a couple of misfitted terminals ie spade terminal instead of round , and the wiper loom is in the wrong place , but still fits. But apart from that all is fine so far .
I have all the +2 wirring looms in my workshop manual so can email to you if you want .

Rick

Re: Wiring Diagram

PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 11:46 am
by mark carnell
Rick,

Thanks for the adivise. I've just checked out the price of a new loom and can't justify the expense - reckon I can make one for a lot less...Those drawings would be really useful, cheers.

Mark.

Re: Wiring Diagram

PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 5:35 pm
by simon.mitchell
Mark,

Try <a href='http://www.premierwiring.co.uk/' target='_blank'>Premier Wiring</a> on 01483 236976 They supply a 'Lucas based uniloom' for ?100 for kit car / special builders but which also happens to be just the job for the Elan. A lot cheaper than an 'original' one..

Simon

Re: Wiring Diagram

PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 12:58 pm
by elanman3
Rick,

The loom that you bought from CN, did the wire colour codes match the wiring diagram in the manual? Rewiring is on my list of things to do and I was a little concerned that anafter market loom colour coding would not match.

Colin

Re: Wiring Diagram

PostPosted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:53 pm
by mike+2s130
<_< good luck with the rewire.its the most fiddliest job ive ever done.the back of the dash is the most fun.dont get too angry.